Name: A World in Balance: Solutions for Sustainability
Start: 2017-11-16T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2017-11-16T11:00:00-05:00
Location: The Washington Post

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ABOUT

Humans are changing the Earth in unprecedented ways. Global population growth, changes in behavior and migration, and new trends in industry and technology may leave lasting impacts on natural resources and the environment.

On November 16, The Washington Post will bring together policymakers, business leaders and experts in the sustainability and conservation community to discuss new approaches for a sustainable future and assess the relationship between humans and the environment.

These voices will debate the tradeoffs involved in conserving Earth’s natural resources, discuss new models for sustainable business practices and examine the relationship between democracy and sustainable development.

TOPICS

Precision Medicine

A discussion about how medical practices and procedures are being tailored to fit patients based on genetics, environment, and lifestyle.

Genetics Research

How DNA sequencing and advances in genetics research are promoting more efficient prevention, detection and treatment options for patients with inherited diseases.

Emerging Technologies

A look at how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones, wearables, health apps, and more are being integrated into the health and medicine fields.

Public Health

A wide-ranging, future-focused discussion dissecting the biggest public health crises facing the nation and the world.

SPEAKERS

Catherine Coleman Flowers

Founder

Alabama Center For Rural Enterprise Community Development Corporation

Dune Ives

Executive Director

Lonely Whale

Lisa Jackson

Vice President, Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Apple

Former Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Syd Kitson

Chairman and CEO

Kitson & Partners

Sophia Mendelsohn

Head of Sustainability

JetBlue Airways

Brendan Shane

Regional Director for North America

C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

Malcolm Woolf

Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs

Advanced Energy Economy

EVENT INFORMATION

REGISTER

Thursday, November 16, 2017
Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The Washington Post
1301 K Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20071

Free to attend. Pre-registration is required.

The Washington Post is located near the McPherson Square Metro stop (Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.)

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SUPPORTING SPONSOR

AGENDA

9:00 - 9:35 a.m.

Addiction Crisis: A Nation Responds

A look at how the U.S. government and Congress are responding to the opioid epidemic. Senior elected officials will discuss what proposals are on the table and talk about the prospects for bipartisan action on Capitol Hill and in the states.

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee

Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Chief Deputy Whip, House Democratic Caucus

Moderated by Mike DeBonis, Congressional Reporter, The Washington Post

9:35 - 10:05 a.m.

An Epidemic in America: Cause and Effect

An in-depth medical exploration of this public health crisis. Experts will discuss how doctors and prescription providers are looking at new approaches to prevent, treat, and break patterns of addiction in communities

across the country.

Dr. Leana Wen, Health Commissioner, Baltimore City

Dr. Andrew Kolodny, Co-Director of Opioid Policy Research, The Heller School for Social Policy And Management, Brandeis University

Moderated by Lenny Bernstein, Health and Medicine Reporter, The Washington Post

10:05 - 10:15 a.m.

Battelle Sponsored Segment | Addressing Addiction: A Look at Medication Assisted Treatment

A discussion about medication assisted treatment strategies aimed at reducing the number of people developing addiction problems and treating those who become addicted.

Joe Berger, Vice President and General Manager, Health and Consumer Solutions, Battelle

Dr. Wilson Compton, Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

10:15 - 10:35 a.m.

Preventing Abuse: Seizing the Opportunity

A closer look at the challenges of addressing prescription drug abuse, including the development of abuse-deterrent formulations of opioid medications, non-opioid pain relief alternatives, and drugs that reverse the effects of overdoses.

Anne Pritchett, Vice President, Research and Policy, PhRMA

Interviewed by Lenny Bernstein, Health and Medicine Reporter, The Washington Post

10:40 - 11:00 a.m.

Coming Clean: Solutions for Combating Addiction

Former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy left behind a career in politics to focus on tackling addiction and mental health issues. Kennedy joins us to share his personal journey to sobriety and his latest efforts to combat the opioid crisis in America.

Patrick J. Kennedy, Member, White House Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis; Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-R.I.)

Interviewed by Mary Jordan, National Correspondent, The Washington Post

Speakers

Sir Richard Branson

Founder,
Virgin Group

Jonathan Capehart

Opinion Writer,

The Washington Post

Schedule

9:30 – 10:15 AM

Panel: "Tapping Into Niche Audiences"

Zee Nguyen – Ad Market Magazine (Moderator)

Forest Bello – VP, Digital Media, Clicker

Amit Sands – Digital Director, Power Haus

Jenny Grace – Founder, Target Tween

10:15 – 11:00 AM

Presentation: “Optimizing Spend In the Mobile Ad Space”

Kate Walsh – VP of Sales, 3DAYS

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Presentation: “Demystifying Metrics: Making Numbers Work For You”

Charlie Gaudenzi – Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Rapid-Fire Case Studies

Viral Mobile Ads

Time-based Targeting

Crafting Your Brand Story

When Ads Advocate Action

2:00 – 2:20 PM

Networking Break

2:20 – 3:00 PM

Presentation: “The Mobile Ad Process: 7 Steps to Success”

Jerry Zen – CEO of 3DAYS

3:00 – 3:45 PM

Panel: “Consumer Feedback: When Ads Talk Back”

Jenny Grace – Founder, Target Tween (moderator)

Vee Nguyen – Editor, Ad Market Magazine

Sara Chen – CEO, AdTank

Charlie Gaudenzi – Mobile Analyst, Mobile Arts

3:45 – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Jerry Zen – CEO of 3DAYS

4:00 – 5:30 PM

Rooftop Cocktails